Care home resident dies after setting himself on fire

Care home resident dies after setting himself on fire with cigarette

A carer has recalled witnessing events leading to the tragic death of a care home resident who accidentally set himself on fire.

The man passed away the day after an incident at Lynn’s Goodwins Hall care home on February 13, with a host of emergency services being called to the scene.

Police, fire crews and an air ambulance all rushed to help the man, who suffered serious burns.

 

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